BrainBright! Spotlight Discoveries in Neuroscience(podcast)

Dispatch from Dr. G. for Better Brains…

‘The New York Times Book Review calls Carl Zimmer “as fine a science essayist as we have.” In his books, essays, articles, and blog posts, Zimmer reports from the frontiers of biology, where scientists are expanding our understanding of life. He is a popular speaker at universities, medical schools, museums, and festivals, and he is also a guest on radio programs such as Radio Lab and This American Life.’  Zimmer’s url:  http://carlzimmer.com/

In our 3rd BrainBright postcast, science comedian and GGI Fellow Brian Malow interviews the esteemed science writer Carl Zimmer about the time he has spent thinking and writing about the brain, including Soul Made Flesh and Brain Cuttings.

Click here to listen to part 1 of the chat on SoundCloud!

(Source: bodiesinspace.com)

Supreme Court Rules on Video Games

Dr G reporting on Better Brains….

On June 27, the US Supreme Court ruled against a ban on violent video game sales to minors in the state of California.  The ruling struck down a California law that would have issued fines of up to $1,000 to video game retailers found to be selling such games to individuals under 18.

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